We’re thrilled to share that two DMLA titles, THE BUTCHER OF THE FOREST by Premee Mohamed and METAL FROM HEAVEN by august clarke, were part of the Washington’s Posts line-up for the 11 best science fiction and fantasy books of 2024!
Nov 272024
Nov 262024
Author of SUCH A LOVELY FAMILY Aggie Blum Thompson’s untitled suburban suspense, in which a woman must convince her family that she was kidnapped, as an unsolved murder and robberies in the neighborhood point to something sinister, to Kristin Sevick at Minotaur, for publication in summer 2026, by Katie Shea Boutillier (world English).
Nov 262024
It’s the night before Christmas and I’m alone in the house…
Popular jewelry influencer Chloe Hallman is steeling herself to spend another holiday on her own. Instead, she finds herself drawn to two different guys… a smoldering hot fan of her secret, seductive online persona, and a sexy fireman named Jack who looks out for her in their NYC neighborhood.
She has no idea that I know her better than she knows herself. Her deepest secrets, her darkest desires—she’s careful, but I’ve been watching, never leaving footprints in the snow outside her home.
Jack was the first responder to the accident that stole a beautiful young woman’s family two Christmases ago, and he’s been quietly guarding her ever since. When Jack uncovers Chloe’s secret account, his obsession only grows. Both he and Chloe are drawn to the darkness that mirrors their own.
She’s my Christmas wish come true. And I’m hers. She just doesn’t know it yet.
Will Chloe’s Christmas be a tale of fiery passion…or a dangerous game with a man whose love knows no bounds?
Nov 252024
Congratulations to DMLA author, E.B. Asher as THIS WILL BE FUN makes the USA Today Bestseller List!
Nov 142024
The winners of the 2024 Ignyte Awards were announced and we’re thrilled to share that two DMLA authors have won in the following categories!
OUTSTANDING NOVEL: ADULT
- The Saint of Bright Doors – Vajra Chandrasekera (Tordotcom)
OUTSTANDING ANTHOLOGY/COLLECTED WORKS
- No One Will Come Back for Us – Premee Mohamed (Undertow Publications)
Nov 122024
I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay?
But if it’s a choice between Oz, with its creepy little singing dudes, and being behind bars in gray old Kansas, I’ll choose the place where animals talk and run the show for now, thanks.
It’s not my fault that the kid is stuck here too, or that she stumbled into a tug-of-war over a pair of slippers that don’t even taste good. Now one witch in good eyeliner calls her pretty and we’re off on a quest? Teenagers.
I try to tell her she’s falling in with the wrong crowd when she befriends a freaking hedge wizard made of straw, that blue jay with revolutionary aspirations, and the walking tin can. Still, I’m not one to judge when there’s the small matter of a coup in the Forest Kingdom….
Look, something really stinks in Oz, and this Wizard guy and the witches positively reek of it. As usual, it’s going to be up to a sensible little dog to do a big dog’s job and get to the bottom of it.
And trust me: Little dogs can get away with anything.
Nov 112024
Library Journal: Jennifer Worth is a devoted fan of the “Elytheum Courts” series of romantasy novels, so she eagerly seizes the chance to attend a special immersion event for super fans like her. To her utter surprise, her work rival, Scott Daniels—who’s never shown interest in the series—is also there. Their strained professional relationship has always been strictly business, but when they both join a high-stakes scavenger hunt, Jennifer begins to see a different side of Scott. He is no longer the rude coworker who only wants to engage in professional topics; now he seems to be flirting with her. As the competition intensifies, so does the chemistry between Jennifer and Scott, and they both realize that competing against each other has always been fun. Jennifer is left questioning whether their blossoming romance is as magical as the fantasy worlds she adores or if she’s just tricking herself into believing things between them can last in the real world.
VERDICT Readers who enjoyed Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game will love this charming enemies-to-lovers story, and it will be adored by anyone who’s passionate about their favorite book fandoms.
Nov 082024
Congratulations to Kim Harrison! The newest entry in the Hollows series, DEMON’S BLUFF, debuts at #45 in USA Today!
Nov 062024
Congratulations to Darcie Little Badger! Sheine Lende hit the USA Today list at #125!
Nov 052024
Velma Frye is many things. A pilot, a former bootlegger, a well-seasoned traveler, a jazz pianist…and a wielder of celestial magic. She’s also a member of the mystical Rhodes family as well as an investigator for arcane oddities for a magic rights organization, dealing with both simple and complicated cases. And when a pocket watch instigates a magical brawl after one of her flight shows, things become very complicated.
In 1930s America, enchanted items are highly valuable, especially in the waning days of the magical Prohibition. As Velma digs deeper, she discovers the watch is part of a collection of dangerous artifacts manipulating people across the country—and in some cases, leading to their deaths. Something about all this is tickling Velma’s memories, and the more she discovers, the more these seemingly isolated incidents feel as if they’re building to something apocalyptic.
Connecting the dots isn’t easy, though, and further complicating her work is journalist Dillon Harris. He hounds her steps, and while not actively sabotaging her investigation, he also clearly knows more than he lets on. Whether it’s his presence that she finds so vexing or his easygoing charm, that’s a mystery she isn’t interested in solving. Because someone is out there seeding cursed objects with the intent on wreaking havoc, and Velma will have to use every trick in her tool kit, including some well-placed magical improvisation, to win the day.
Focusing on a new generation of the Rhodes family, The Improvisers brims with charming magic, intriguing mystery, and high-flying adventure seeking new heights.